Racial slur at BAFTA awards stirs complex feelings for Black people with Tourette syndrome

Associated Press (AP)EN 6 min read 100% complete by By TERRY TANGFebruary 28, 2026 at 03:23 PM

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A racial slur uttered at the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) by John Davidson, a BAFTA nominee and Tourette syndrome advocate, has sparked complex reactions within the Black community, particularly among those with Tourette's. The incident occurred during the awards ceremony when Davidson, experiencing coprolalia, a verbal tic, yelled the slur as Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented an award. This has ignited controversy and overshadowed the event. Black individuals with Tourette's are grappling with the unintentional nature of tics versus the harm caused by offensive language, highlighting the need for accountability and understanding.

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